HF1549

This bill amends Minnesota education policy to ensure the inclusion of American Indian cultural practices in public schools. Specifically, it modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.792, to reinforce that schools cannot prohibit American Indian students from wearing tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at graduation ceremonies. Additionally, upon request from a school's American Indian parent committee or student organization, schools must allow American Indian drumming at graduation ceremonies.

The bill also introduces a new section, 124D.793, which mandates that, if requested by a school's American Indian parent committee, school districts and charter schools must allow American Indian drumming in general school activities—not just at graduation ceremonies.